This is a very relaxing area of Co.Kildare world renowned for it thoroughbred Horse Racing Industry.
The property is situated on its own grounds of ¾ of an acre well maintained lawns with Churchs Pubs Restraunts all near-by. The area is rich in history with the main Village Ballytore been the location of the ancestral home of the Shackelton family whose most famous son Ernest was the great explorer
 

Very tasteful furnishings give a real home from home feel to this property. All modern facilities are provided and with an open fireplace cosy evening in after long day sightseeing is very welcome. 

The area is rich in history with the main Village of the Parish Ballytore been the location of the ancestral home of the Shackelton family whose most famous son Ernest was the great explorer.
Picturesque small villages are richly scattered all over the local area craft shops and workshops are within easy reach.
The perfect base to explore the Greater Dublin Region of Kildare, Wicklow (The Garden of Ireland) and historic Meath seat of the last High Kings of Ireland and location of the World Heritage Centre, Newgrange only an hour’s car ride away. Golf, fishing, water sports, tennis, cycling are all at hand. Dublin City is an easy drive at 40kms.
The local village Ballytore an original Quaker settlement founded by the Shackeltons and Leadbetter families is a very interesting local attraction with its most famous son been the great Antarctic Explorer Ernest H. Shackleton 1874-1922.
Athy the nearest big town is a terminal point for a branch of the Grand Canal which along with the River Barrow offers ideal opportunities for fishing canoeing and pleasure boat cruising and of course Kildare centre of the horse breeding and training industry in Ireland and there are excellent opportunities for hunting, riding and race going at the Curragh Naas and Punchestown racecourses.
There are also several golf courses in the area including Athy Golf Club, Kilkee Castle Golf Club, Carlow Golf Club, The Curragh Golf Club and The Heritage Rathsallagh.
 

Lazy country strolls are a must for the visitor whether it is on quite country lanes or along the bank of the local River Grease, which is a tributary of the Barrow. It rises in the Wicklow hills beyond Dunlavin and issuing into the Barrow (Ireland second longest river after the Shannon) at the town of Athy. Stunning views are to be seen from your front Windows as the sun goes down in the west behind 9 tree Hill.

The house comprises 5 bedrooms in total; 3 double, 2 single, 2 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. . This gives room for up to 8 people.

The house has 2 bathrooms and 2 WCs for your party's use. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.

The house has television dvd. The music system will play cassettes, radio.

There is room for 5 in the living room and 5 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking house

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The house is in a quiet area but you may hear occasional noise. It has a south facing garden, panoramic views. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

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Close to the house you will find fishing, walking, cycling, horse riding, golf, tennis, historic sites, a museum, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the house you will find a beach, swimming, sailing, water skiing, boat hire, wind surfing, climbing, flying, mountain biking.

Horse Racing Ryder Cup Golf Sept.2006

Magnificent Wicklow Mountain Country houses, gardens sites of interest

The house is....

90 min from Dublin airport.
60 min from Dublin City.
90 min from Kilkenny.
120 min from Waterford.
30 min from Carlow.

Last minute discount!! 10% discount if booking start date is less than 1 weeks away.
Long stay discount!! 20% discount if booking length is more than 4 weeks.
Early Bird stay discount!! 10% discount if booking start date is greater than 12 weeks away.